He Ying sneered upon hearing this, "Serves you right for killing my brother."
"Does Mr. Su have a plan?"
Su Yang's eyes glinted with ferocity. "Yes, I've prepared a plan to ensure they never return!"
He Ying's heart skipped a beat, her first thought being the safety of the elite members of the Assassination Hall.
It wasn't easy for Sang Country to cultivate such talent; they couldn't afford to lose them.
He Ying smiled sweetly and poured herself another drink.
"Mr. Su, would you mind sharing your plan?"
"Well..."
Su Yang feigned difficulty, his gaze lingering on the expanse of white beneath her neck.
He Ying understood instantly and leaned closer. "Mr. Su, I'm just curious. Shouldn't you fulfill a small wish of your fan?"
"This is classified. Never mind, it's better if you don't know."
Su Yang continued to play coy, appearing extremely hesitant.
Seeing this,
He Ying grew even more curious, thinking that Su Yang must be planning something big, otherwise he wouldn't be so cautious.
He could even resist a beauty like her; there must be a grand conspiracy at play.
He Ying gritted her teeth and moved closer, resting her head on Su Yang's shoulder.
"Mr. Su, don't you trust me? How annoying~~~"
He Ying feigned anger, shaking her body slightly as she began to act cute, coquettish, and pitiful.
Su Yang reached out and stroked her hair. Seeing that she didn't resist, he knew she had fallen for it.
—Give her a little sweetness first, then I'll play with her properly.
"It's not impossible, as long as my plan isn't too honorable, or even a bit despicable."
"Oh? What is it?"
He Ying also linked her arm with Su Yang's, a sweet smile on her face.
"I captured a live assassin tonight. I plan to parade him around on horseback in a couple of days. Then, the other assassins will surely come to rescue him, and we'll catch them all in one go!"
Su Yang's eyes gleamed with ferocity, and he deliberately increased the pressure of his grip.
The pain made He Ying grit her teeth. After taking a deep breath, she asked, "Mr. Su, did you find out the identity of the person you captured?"
"Of course! Our security bureau isn't just for show. Someone has already discovered a pattern on the person's feet."
He Ying's hands trembled slightly. "What pattern?"
"A small sun pattern, fiery red."
Su Yang glanced sideways at He Ying, noticing her momentary panic.
After recovering, He Ying forced a smile. "A small sun, what can that prove?"
"That pattern is not simple. I heard it's exclusive to a certain assassination organization in Sang Country, only elite members are allowed to have it tattooed."
—It's over, it's really over. Someone has been caught by him.
—No, I have to warn my brothers and sisters in the Assassination Hall. I absolutely cannot go to rescue him!
He Ying secretly resolved not to let anyone from the Assassination Hall go to rescue the captive.
"Mr. Su, what's that person's name? How dare he kill people wantonly in our Songhai, utterly despicable!"
Su Yang squeezed again. "That person's name is Yamamoto Ichiro. It took a lot of effort to capture him!"
Su Yang thought, since the Thousand Faces Mask couldn't be used for a while, he might as well use Yamamoto Ichiro's identity to lure out those assassins.
There were fourteen of them left in total, perfect for a clean sweep.
He Ying's heart raced. It was indeed one of her subordinates.
"Mr. Su, since you know who the enemy is, how many people do you plan to mobilize to围剿 them?"
Su Yang pretended to think seriously for a few minutes. "The assassins from Sang Country are very strong. To eliminate them, I plan to mobilize about a hundred soldiers."
He Ying thought about it. For safety's sake, she still felt it wasn't worth sending out all the assassins for just one person.
"Mr. Su, it's getting late. Why don't you go back first? I'm going to rest."
"No, you haven't given me my reward yet!"
Su Yang wouldn't let her leave. He pulled her down and pressed her head onto the sofa.
"Ah… Mr. Su, don't do this. I… I'm not ready yet…"
He Ying's face turned pale. She desperately tried to reach back, but her arms weren't long enough.
Su Yang grabbed her hands from behind, a wicked smile on his face.
"Wuwuwu… Why are you doing this to me? I'm your fan…"
"Yes, you are indeed quite a fan, so I've decided to tear you apart! This is your honor!"
Tears welled up in He Ying's eyes. She regretted colluding with Su Yang. She had gone too far this time and trapped herself.
At this moment, mechanical voices echoed in Su Yang's mind.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully cherishing Sakata Yano Sakura, gaining ten years of lifespan!]
[Congratulations to the host for successfully cherishing Sakata Yano Sakura, rewarded with the special cultivation technique "Anti-Reconnaissance Technique"!]
[Since Sakata Yano Sakura is an enemy, after the host forcefully conquered her, her favorability towards you is -200%!]
[If the host is killed by Sakata Yano Sakura, all your assets will belong to Sang Country!]
Su Yang wasn't afraid of He Ying; he was more curious about the "Anti-Reconnaissance Technique."
"System, what's the use of this Anti-Reconnaissance Technique?"
[Host, this Anti-Reconnaissance Technique can assist you in reconnaissance. For example, if someone is monitoring you, you can detect enemies within a hundred meters and strike first!]
"Damn, this Anti-Reconnaissance Technique is excellent!"
Su Yang laughed heartily, patting He Ying a few times. She cried out in pain.
...
Another hour passed.
The vast villa complex was shrouded in darkness, with only Villa No. 1 still lit.
Su Yang, carrying a large megaphone, finished and left.
He Ying panted, struggling to get up and clean the sofa, then tidied her clothes.
"Damn Su Yang, I will kill you!"
He Ying leaned on the sofa to stand up, her legs weak and trembling. It took a long time for her to regain some strength.
She wanted to make a phone call but feared it might be bugged.
He Ying put on her black clothes and limped away from the villa.
She had to instruct her subordinates not to go to the rescue, lest they fall into Su Yang's trap.
The next morning.
The sun was shining brightly, and birds were singing in the yard.
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approached, the good people in the villa woke up early and sat around discussing where to go for an outing.
Su Yang woke up to find his pillow companion gone. A faint scent of Yang Manege lingered in the warm bed.
Hearing the movement inside, Zhou Chengcheng, who had been guarding outside, brought in hot water.
"Director Su, good morning."
"Good morning."
Zhou Chengcheng skillfully wiped Su Yang's body and then helped him put on his uniform.
"What are they discussing?"
"Sister Manege and the others are talking about going out for the Mid-Autumn Festival, so they're thinking about where to go."
Su Yang chuckled lightly, not objecting. These women must have been bored staying at home all day.
"Where's Xiao Lu?"
"She's in the kitchen making breakfast. You'll see her when you go downstairs."
Su Yang nodded and went downstairs. Zhao Xiaolu and the others had already prepared breakfast.
Zhao Xiaolu smiled slightly, sitting down to eat breakfast somewhat hesitantly, not yet fully integrated into this large family.
Su Yang looked around. Jiang Hei was nowhere to be seen. "Where's Hei Zi?"
"Brother Yang, my brother said there are too many people in the villa, and it's not good for him to live here. He's moved outside, saying it's better to protect Wanbao Zhai."
Jiang Wanying blinked her eyes, clearly understanding her brother's rigid and rule-bound nature.
Living here would only make him more uncomfortable and ill at ease.
"Fine, let him do as he pleases!"
After breakfast, Su Yang took Zhao Xiaolu to work.
...